Executive Assistant
18 hours ago
White Plains
Job DescriptionPOSITION OPENINGExecutive AssistantOur Client | Westchester County, NYThis search is being conducted exclusively by Madison Approach Staffing, Inc. To be considered, please submit your resume directly to Madison Approach. At a GlanceLocation: Westchester County, NY | Hybrid: 2 days in-office / 3 days remoteSchedule: 7:00–8:00 AM start / 4:00–5:00 PM end, flex within that range; occasional overtime as neededCompensation: $85,000–$95,000 annuallyBenefits: Medical insurance + 401(k)Experience Required: 10+ years as an Administrative or Executive AssistantIndustry Preference: Real estate, construction, or development strongly preferredThe OpportunityOur Client is a boutique development management firm based in Westchester County, NY. The firm serves developers, building owners, and contractors on complex real estate projects across New York City and the region — from ground-up residential towers to landmark adaptive reuse conversions.The firm is growing. As the Founder and President focuses on business development, strategic client relationships, and high-stakes project oversight, he needs a right-hand person who can run his world — professionally and, on occasion, personally.This is not a stepping-stone role. It is a career position for someone who genuinely loves the craft of supporting a high-performing executive, takes pride in seamless execution, and understands that great administrative work is its own form of leadership.What You'll DoApproximately 80% of your time will be dedicated to professional support; approximately 20% to personal tasks for the executive. You will be the person the principal relies on to make sure nothing falls through the cracks — and everything runs on time.Correspondence & Communications • Monitor, triage, and manage executive email with strong judgment about urgency and priority, • Draft, edit, and send professional correspondence on behalf of the executive, • Serve as a calm, professional point of contact for clients, partners, and vendorsCalendar & Schedule Management, • Manage multiple complex calendars — internal, client-facing, and personal, • Coordinate meetings, calls, site visits, and travel logistics with accuracy and anticipation, • Anticipate conflicts and proactively resolve them before they become problemsAdministrative & Project Support, • Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, proposals, and presentations, • Maintain organized digital filing systems, contracts, and correspondence records, • Track action items, follow up on outstanding commitments, and keep the executive on task, • Support business development activities, including research and outreach coordination, • Assist with expense tracking and reportingPersonal Support (~20%), • Manage personal scheduling, appointments, travel, and errands as directed, • Handle sensitive personal matters with complete discretion and confidentialityWho You AreWe are looking for someone who Gets it, Wants it, and has the Capacity to do it., • You are a career administrative professional. This is your vocation — not a bridge to something else., • You have exceptional judgment and can assess the urgency and importance of a situation without being told., • You are proactive, not reactive. You anticipate what's needed and act before being asked., • You are discreet. You understand that trust is everything in a boutique firm., • You are organized to the point of precision — nothing slips, nothing is forgotten., • You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can pivot gracefully when priorities shift., • You communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely — in writing and in person., • You don't need to be micromanaged. You take ownership of your responsibilities and deliver.Qualifications, • 10+ years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant — required, • Prior experience in real estate, construction, development, or a related field — strongly preferred, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel — required, • Familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Calendar, Gmail); note: firm is transitioning to Microsoft 365, • Comfortable with Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools, • Working knowledge of or genuine curiosity about AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot), • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion, • Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the Westchester office 2 days per weekWhy This RoleOur client is an award-winning boutique firm with a 100% repeat client and referral rate. You will work directly with a founder who values his team, sets a high bar, and recognizes and rewards the people who help him succeed. If you are looking for a long-term home where your contributions are visible, your judgment is trusted, and your skills are genuinely valued — this is that place.